Former chief justice says NGOs may be part of the solution to legal aid gaps but adequate funding necessary
The annual report discloses a record 4,136 family law queries were made to Flac last year, more than one third of all calls. Of those 1,795 related to divorce or separation; 1,234 concerned custody, access or guardianship; 802 were about maintenance; 515 related to domestic violence; and 509 related to the family home.The number of calls concerning employment law also rose by 5 per cent to 2,063 in 2022.
Ms Barry said there was “a huge unmet demand for early legal information and advice, especially in areas which have a significant effect on people’s day-to-day lives like family law and employment law”. Another cause of concern was “sustained demand” for employment law information and advice without anywhere to refer callers who cannot afford a private solicitor.
Public legal assistance “should act as a preventive safety net”, resolving legal problems as early as possible and avoiding or minimising their impact on people’s lives.
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